Open Access Statement

Social Cohesiveness: Journal of Community Service is dedicated to providing immediate open access to its content. By making community service initiatives freely available to the public, the journal aims to facilitate a broader and more effective exchange of knowledge within society. Open access enhances the dissemination of community service findings to a diverse audience, promoting transparency and accelerating the advancement of social impact and community engagement.

Benefits of Open Access for Authors:

  • Global Accessibility: All users worldwide can access community service articles without any subscription or payment barriers, ensuring that the initiatives reach a wide-ranging international audience.

  • Copyright Retention: Authors retain copyright over their work, allowing them to maintain control over how their community service findings are utilized and disseminated. This empowers authors to share their contributions freely while safeguarding their intellectual property rights.

  • Increased Visibility and Readership: Open access significantly enhances the visibility of community service initiatives, resulting in higher readership and potential citations. This increased exposure can lead to greater recognition and impact within the community service sector and beyond.

  • Rapid Publication: The open access model often facilitates quicker publication times, which is essential for authors eager to share their community service outcomes promptly and contribute to ongoing discussions in the field.

  • No Spatial Constraints: Unlike traditional publishing models that may impose physical or page limitations, open access journals typically do not face such constraints. This allows for the publication of comprehensive and detailed articles without concerns about spatial restrictions.

Licensing and Use

All works and articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. This license permits others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes, provided that proper credit is attributed to the original authors. Any derivative works must be licensed under the same terms. This framework ensures that community service initiatives can be freely accessed and utilized while respecting the contributions of the original authors.

By adhering to this open access policy, the journal is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where community service knowledge can be shared and built upon globally, thereby advancing social innovation and engagement across disciplines.